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RTC Announces 2015 Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, June 19, 2015

RENTON, Wash. – Renton Technical College’s commencement ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thurs., June 25, at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. No tickets are required and admission is open for RTC graduates and their families.

New Rankings Rate Renton Technical College Near Top On Value-Added Scale

Thursday, June 11, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data and analysis of two- and four-year schools released recently by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program provides fresh insight into how well colleges prepare students for high-paying careers. Renton Technical College ranked 13 in value added in the Brookings “Beyond College Rankings” assessment, the highest rated institution in the State of Washington.

RENTON, Wash. – The RTC Foundation Scholarship Breakfast raised more than $30,000. It is the highest grossing scholarship breakfast to date.

More than 180 people gathered on RTC’s campus last week with Angela Russell, former KIRO TV news anchor. Attendees heard moving testimonials from student and alumni speakers sharing the impact RTC has made on their lives.

RENTON, Wash. - The Board of Trustees of Renton Technical College announced today it has concluded its national search. Dr. Kevin D. McCarthy will assume the helm as president of the institution on July 1, 2015. He becomes just the fourth president of the technical college since its founding in 1941. The Board of Trustees made the announcement earlier today during a public meeting. President Steve Hanson will retire at the end of June.

RTC Accounting Students Assist Local Residents With Income Tax Preparation

Friday, May 1, 2015

Accounting students at Renton Technical College used their time this year between February and April to assist residents in the area with completion of required annual filings as part of the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant Program. “The IRS provides us with training, reference materials and tax preparation software. In exchange we provide income tax preparation and assistance for qualifying taxpayers. This is a win-win for all the participants.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The directors of Washington State’s Centers of Excellence were awarded the Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership award at the Chair Academy’s April International Leadership Conference. The award is given to postsecondary education leaders or leadership teams that have enhanced educational opportunities on their campuses.

Bite of the Apprentice Serves Up Delicious Dishes, Appropriate Accolades

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Several local restaurants and college culinary programs gathered at RTC's Cafeteria Monday evening to offer diners exquisite culinary preparations served with beer and wine. The annual event celebrated the hard work done by apprentice cooks from around the Seattle metro area and culminated with an awards ceremony in which three honors were handed out.

Washington's Top Automotive High School Students Compete for Scholarships and Chance to Attend National Finals

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Ten high school automotive technical teams from across the state of Washington competed in a fast paced test of their ability to find and fix "bugs" in RTC's Automotive Quad today. The students worked in pairs representing ten local schools including New Market Skills Center, North Thurston High School, Tri-Tech Skills Center, Clark County Skills Center, Sno Isle Technology Skills Center, Marysville Pilchuck High School, Kentridge High School, Puyallup High School, Bellevue High School and Decatur High School.

Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills State Competition Creates Opportunities for High School Automotive Technicians

Thursday, April 23, 2015

BELLEVUE, Wa. – Top high school automotive technicians will challenge their technical skills and stretch their innovative minds at the Washington State Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition on Tuesday, April 28. Twenty high school students from across Washington will compete for thousands of dollars worth of scholarships and a chance to advance to the National Finals. The state competition will be held at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth Ave., Automotive Quad (Building K), from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28. Awards ceremony directly following.